Highland Creek 7/9/10

I wanted to play a nice course today. I decided to use the rain checks that Kevin and I had already used once. It worked like a charm. I probably owe Kevin a round of golf though. Highland Creek is a Carolina Trail course. Some people think it is the best public course in Charlotte. It is one of the nicer courses I've played.

It was nearly 5pm when I started my round on the back nine. The skies were overcast and a slight drizzle began falling. You could tell a storm was coming. I didn't have time to practice at the range, so I took a few extra shots from the tee. They were pretty erratic. The first was a hook. The next was a slice. The third finally hit the fairway. I still get anxious at the beginning of a round. Even when I'm alone. My ball striking just is not good right now. I usually hit the ball thin these days. I'm feeling my way through shots, but I probably need more instruction.

On the 18^th I put six balls in the water from two different locations. The tee shot is risk reward. The further you aim down the fairway, the more water you have to carry. The green borders the lake as well, and if you aim for it and miss from the fairway, you're in trouble. I never want to put a number in the teens on my score card. Once I get frustrated, course management is out the window. The guy behind me watched me play the hole. After I finished, I waited so he could play through but he said another group was playing quickly behind him as well. I suggested we play together as a courtesy, and he suggested I go ahead. Whatever. I shot in the 100's again. I really was just practicing, but I still would have liked to hit better. I'm having a hard time hitting good shots consecutively. It was still enjoyable until the storm caught me on my 16^th whole. Ironic that I got rained out using rain checks. Can't beat a free round on a nice course. Until next time. Hit em good!